# Write It! Korean vs Lingory

The clearest difference is rating: Write It! Korean at 4.8 against Lingory's 4.0. Write It! Korean also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 64%) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 107). Lingory's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write It! Korean sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Lingory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Write It! Korean holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! Korean has 3.7K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Write It! Korean's written reviews are positive against 64% of Lingory's.

Write It! Korean ships an update every 3 weeks, Lingory fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write It! Korean | Lingory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-korean/id1268225657/reviews)** | [4.0 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingory/id1556564572/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) | [Lingory Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556564574) |

## What reviewers say

### Write It! Korean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-korean/id1268225657)

Master Korean handwriting with this app that uses advanced recognition technology to teach the Hangul alphabet. Enjoy bite-sized lessons, guided practice, and timed tests to improve your writing skills efficiently.

**Highlights:** Handwriting recognition technology, Bite-sized lessons, Stroke-by-stroke guidance, Timed test mode, Progress tracking, Offline support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and efficient learning
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 🎨 Great for practicing writing
- 💰 Free with minimal ads
- 🔊 Clear audio pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or bugs
- 🔍 Strict grading system
- 🕰️ Repetitive lessons
- 🔤 Lack of vocabulary/grammar lessons

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect character recognition
- Distorted screen layout after ads
- Inability to report bugs

**Requested features**

- More advanced lessons beyond just the alphabet
- Option to adjust audio speed
- Ability to reset progress
- Expanded language support beyond just Korean


### Lingory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingory/id1556564572)

Master Korean language skills through interactive lessons focused on speaking, reading, listening, and writing.  Content is developed by certified teachers and based on native speaker conversations for practical fluency.  Features include daily goals, clear pronunciation, extensive vocabulary, and review tools.

**Highlights:** Speaking, reading, listening, writing practice, Native speaker conversation-based lessons, Daily learning goals and motivation, Clear native pronunciation, 2,000+ vocabulary and 3,500+ example sentences, Video and comprehensive review, Personalized learning archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 링고리 구독 1개월 | $6.99 | per month |
| 링고리 3개월 구독 | $16.49 | per 3 months |
| 링고리 6개월 구독 | $26.49 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Best app for learning Korean
- 📚 Comprehensive lessons and vocabulary
- 🎨 Well-designed and interactive
- 🆓 Mostly free with minimal ads
- 🗣️ Clear audio from native speakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Sound issues and volume problems
- 🕰️ Too many ads interrupting lessons
- 🔍 Typing recognition issues
- 🤖 Lacking speech recognition for pronunciation

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons freezing or crashing after ads
- Subscription issues and loss of premium features
- Inability to access lesson history and progress
- Compatibility problems on certain devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced grammar and TOPIK level lessons
- Improve lesson organization and navigation
- Implement a review system for previously learned content
- Add writing practice and handwriting recognition
- Provide more customization options (font size, themes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write It! Korean free?

Write It! Korean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lingory free?

Lingory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Write It! Korean or Lingory?

Write It! Korean is rated higher. Write It! Korean averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Lingory averages 4.0 from 107 ratings.

### Do Write It! Korean or Lingory have ads?

Write It! Korean shows ads; Lingory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Write It! Korean or Lingory?

Write It! Korean ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lingory fortnightly. Most recently, Write It! Korean was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lingory on October 21, 2026.

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